Kicking Blood
2021 Canadian horror comedy film
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Kicking Blood is a 2021 Canadian horror comedy film directed and co-written by Blaine Thurier. The film stars Alanna Bale as Anna, a vampire who decides to try to quit her addiction to blood after meeting and falling in love with Robbie (Luke Bilyk), a human recovering alcoholic.[1]
Leonard Farlinger
Luke Bilyk
Benjamin Sutherland
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| Directed by | Blaine Thurier |
| Written by | Blaine Thurier Leonard Farlinger |
| Produced by | Jennifer Jonas |
| Starring | Alanna Bale Luke Bilyk Benjamin Sutherland |
| Cinematography | Jonathon Cliff |
| Edited by | Matt Lyon |
| Music by | Ohad Benchetrit Justin Small |
Production company | New Real Films |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The cast also includes Benjamin Sutherland, Rosemary Dunsmore and Vinessa Antoine.
The film was shot in Sudbury, Ontario in early 2021.[2]
It premiered at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10,[3] followed by screenings at the 2021 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival[4] and the 2021 Vancouver International Film Festival.[5]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 74% of 27 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.3/10. The website's consensus reads: "Kicking Blood overcomes evident budget limitations with solid acting and a vampire story that has an emotionally impactful twist."[6]
